Bioethics/Medical Ethics Colleges Under $20,000

Nine schools nationwide offer Bioethics/Medical Ethics programs under $20,000, with costs ranging dramatically from $6,007 at Coppin State University to $19,710 at Houston Christian University. This 227% cost difference reflects the public-private divide in bioethics education. The field connects directly to the nation's growing healthcare industry, where bioethicists work in hospitals, research institutions, and pharmaceutical companies addressing complex medical decisions. Graduation rates span from 25.4% to 56.3%, indicating varying levels of academic support across programs.

Programs

$6,007 – $19,710

Net Price Range

$80,336

Avg. Program Earnings

42.9%

Avg. Graduation Rate

9 Bioethics/Medical Ethics Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Coppin State University Baltimore, Maryland	$6,007	$7,001	25.6%	45.0%
2	University of Nevada-Las Vegas Las Vegas, Nevada	$10,011	$9,142	50.1%	85.3%
3	The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, Texas	$11,234	$8,991	51.2%	86.9%
4	San Francisco State University San Francisco, California	$12,882	$7,424	50.1%	94.2%
5	Rogers State University Claremore, Oklahoma	$13,953	$7,392	25.4%
6	University of the District of Columbia Washington, District of Columbia	$14,693	$6,152	26.3%
7	Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, Texas	$15,152	$10,600	51.7%	89.5%
8	Salem College Winston-Salem, North Carolina	$18,835	$32,236	56.3%	87.5%
9	Houston Christian University Houston, Texas	$19,710	$38,100	49.8%	84.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the massive cost difference between the cheapest and most expensive bioethics programs?

Public universities like Coppin State ($6,007) and University of Nevada-Las Vegas ($10,011) offer significantly lower costs than private institutions such as Houston Christian University ($19,710). The $13,703 gap reflects public funding and state subsidies that private colleges cannot access.

How do graduation rates vary among affordable bioethics programs?

Graduation rates range from 25.4% at Rogers State University to 56.3% at Salem College, a 121% difference. Public universities show mixed results, with UT San Antonio achieving 51.2% while Coppin State manages only 25.6%.

Where can students find the best value for bioethics education under $20,000?

Texas offers strong options with UT San Antonio at $11,234 net cost and 51.2% graduation rate, plus Stephen F Austin at $15,152 with 51.7% graduation rate. Both schools provide solid academic outcomes at moderate prices.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.